Richard Allen Johnson

Richard Allen Johnson passed away May 14, 2018, at the age of 85 of Alzheimers. He was born April 25, 1933, to Clifford and Iola Johnson in Werner, North Dakota.

He moved to Utah, and grew up in Layton and Sunset. He graduated from Davis High School.

He then proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. While on shore leave he met the love of his life Gloria Bingham. They were later married in Ogden on September 11, 1953, and then later sealed as a family on February 11, 1982.

He was an active member in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-days Saints where he served his Heavenly Father in many ward and stake callings and also served as a Bishop of the Clearfield 10th Ward. Together with his sweetheart they served in the Raleigh, North Carolina Mission.

He is survived by his wife, Gloria; their three children: Debbie (Gilbert) Leonard, Syracuse; Steve (Ginger) Johnson, Syracuse; and Julie (Kelvin) Swander, West Point. He has 11 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Also surviving are his brother, Clifford (Linda) Johnson; and sister-in-law, Barbara Johnson.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Donald Johnson; sister, LaVerne (Don) Williams; sister, Delores Moore; and his grandson, Joseph (Joey) Leonard.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 19, 2018, at 2 p.m. at the Clearfield 10th Ward, 350 Vine St., Clearfield. Friends may visit family Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lindquist's Layton Mortuary, 1867 N. Fairfield Road and Saturday from 12:30 to1:30 p.m. at the church.

Interment, West Point Cemetery, 80 N. 4000 W., West Point.

The family would like to thank Barrington Place and Step Forward Hospice for their tender loving care, concern and support.